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Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/9/1 1 iv Introduction Using this Manual T o quickly locate information about the vehicle, use the Index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found. Danger , W arnings, and Cautions W arning message[...]

Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/9/1 1 Introduction v V ehicle Symbol Chart Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to the Index. 0 : Adjustable Pedals 9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning ! : Antilock Brake S[...]

Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/9/1 1 vi Introduction 2 NOTES[...]

Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/9/1 1 In Brief 1-1 In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview . . . . 1-2 Initial Drive Information Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Remote V ehicle Start . . . . . . . . [...]

Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/9/1 1 1-2 In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview English V ersion Shown; Metric Similar[...]

Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/9/1 1 In Brief 1-3 A. Air Vents on page 8 ‑ 13 . B. T urn and Lane ‐ Change Lever. See T urn and Lane-Change Signals on page 6 ‑ 5 . Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5 ‑ 5 . Rear Window Wiper/Washer on page 5 ‑ 6 . C. Instrument Cluster on page 5 ‑ 12 . D. Hazard [...]

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Black plate (25,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/9/1 1 In Brief 1-25 [ : Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory . See Cruise Control on page 9 ‑ 52 . Navigation System If the vehicle has a navigation system, there is a separate navigation system manual that includes information on th[...]

Black plate (26,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/9/1 1 1-26 In Brief Ultrasonic Parking Assist If available, the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URP A) system uses sensors on the rear bumper to assist with parking and avoiding objects while in R (Reverse). It operates at speeds less than 8 km/h (5 mph). URP A uses audible[...]

Black plate (27,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/9/1 1 In Brief 1-27 Sunroof A. Open or Close B. V ent On vehicles with a sunroof, the sunroof only operates when the ignition is in the ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9 ‑ 27 for more in[...]

Black plate (28,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/9/1 1 1-28 In Brief Performance and Maintenance StabiliT rak ® System If equipped, the vehicle has a traction control system that limits wheel spin and the StabiliT rak system that assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. Both system[...]

Black plate (29,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/9/1 1 In Brief 1-29 Engine Oil Life System The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and, on most vehicles, displays a DIC message when it is necessary to change the engine oil and filter . The oil life system should be reset to 100% only fo[...]

Black plate (30,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/9/1 1 1-30 In Brief . Replace the vehicle's tires with the same TPC Spec number molded into the tire's sidewall near the size. . Follow recommended scheduled maintenance. Roadside Assistance Program U.S.: 1-800-243-8872 TTY Users (U.S.): 1-888-889-2438 Canada: 1-8[...]

Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/9/1 1 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-1 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys and Locks Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation . . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/9/1 1 2-2 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys and Locks Keys { W ARNING Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. Children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make [...]

Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/9/1 1 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13 ‑ 22 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310. If there is a decrea[...]

Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/9/1 1 2-4 Keys, Doors, and Windows If enabled through the Driver Information Center (DIC), the turn signal lamps flash once to indicate locking has occurred. If enabled through the DIC, the horn chirps when the lock button is pressed again within three seconds. See V ehicle [...]

Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/9/1 1 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-5 Programming T ransmitters to the V ehicle Only RKE transmitters programmed to this vehicle will work. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased and programmed through your dealer . When the replacement transmitter i[...]

Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/9/1 1 2-6 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2. Remove the old battery . Do not use a metal object. 3. Insert the new battery , positive side facing down. Replace with a CR2032 or equivalent battery . 4. Snap the transmitter back together . Remote V ehicle Start If available, this fea[...]

Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/9/1 1 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-7 T o start the vehicle using the remote start feature: 1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle. 2. Press and release Q . 3. Immediately press and hold / until the turn signal lamps flash. If you cannot see the vehicle's lamps, press a[...]

Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/9/1 1 2-8 Keys, Doors, and Windows Remote Start Ready If the vehicle does not have the remote vehicle start feature, it may have the remote start ready feature. This feature allows your dealer to add the manufacturer's remote vehicle start feature. See your dealer to ad[...]

Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/9/1 1 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-9 Power Door Locks Press Q or K on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2 ‑ 3 . Power Folding Mirrors Shown, Other Models Similar Q (Lock): Press to lock the doors. K (Unlock): [...]

Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/9/1 1 2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows Safety Locks The vehicle has rear door security locks to prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from the inside. Open the rear doors to access the security locks on the inside edge of each door . T o set the locks, insert a key in[...]

Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/9/1 1 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-1 1 W ARNING (Continued) . Adjust the climate control system to a setting that brings in only outside air and set the fan speed to the highest setting. See “ Climate Control Systems ” in the Index. . If the vehicle is equipped with a pow[...]

Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/9/1 1 2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows Power Liftgate Operatio n On vehicles with a power liftgate, the switch is on the overhead console. The vehicle must be in P (Park) to use the power feature. The taillamps will flash and a chime will sound when the power liftgate moves. {[...]

Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/9/1 1 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13 If the transmission is shifted out of P (Park) while the power function is in progress, the liftgate power function will continue to completion. If the transmission is shifted out of P (Park) and the vehicle accelerates before the power l[...]

Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/9/1 1 2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows If 8 on the RKEtransmitter or l on the liftgate is pressed while power operation is disabled, the lamps will flash three times, but the liftgate will not move. It is not recommended to drive with the liftgate open, however , when driving [...]

Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/9/1 1 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15 The power assist steps automatically extend from beneath the vehicle on the side in which the door has been opened. Once the door is closed, the assist steps automatically move back under the vehicle after a brief delay . The vehicle must[...]

Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/9/1 1 2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows If a locked driver door is opened without using the RKE transmitter , a 10-second pre-alarm will occur . The horn will chirp and the lights will flash. If the key is not placed in the ignition and turned to ST ART or the door is not unloc[...]

Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/9/1 1 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17 Immobilizer See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13 ‑ 22 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310. Immobilizer Operation This vehicle has P[...]

Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/9/1 1 2-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows T o program the new additional key: 1. V erify that the new key has a 1 stamped on it. 2. Insert the original, already programmed key in the ignition and start the engine. If the engine will not start, see your dealer for service. 3. Afte[...]

Black plate (19,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/9/1 1 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-19 Manual Mirrors V ehicles with manual mirrors can be adjusted by moving the mirror up and down or left to right to see a little of the side of the vehicle, and have a clear view behind the vehicle. Using hood-mounted air deflectors and add[...]

Black plate (20,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/9/1 1 2-20 Keys, Doors, and Windows With Manual Folding Mirrors T o adjust the mirrors: 1. Move the selector switch located above the four-way control pad to the left or right to choose either the driver side or passenger side mirror . 2. Press one of the four arrows locate[...]

Black plate (21,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/9/1 1 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-21 Folding Mirrors Power Folding 1. Press (A) to fold the mirrors out to the driving position. 2. Press (B) to fold the mirrors in to the folded position. Resetting the Power Folding Mirrors Reset the power folding mirrors if: . The mirrors [...]

Black plate (22,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/9/1 1 2-22 Keys, Doors, and Windows Park T ilt Mirrors If the vehicle has the memory package, the exterior mirrors tilt to a preselected position when the vehicle is in R (Reverse). This feature lets the driver view the curb when parallel parking. The mirrors return to the [...]

Black plate (23,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/9/1 1 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-23 V ehicles with OnStar have three additional control buttons for the OnStar system. See a dealer for more information about OnStar and how to subscribe to it. See OnStar Overview on page 14 ‑ 1 . Cleaning the Mirror Do not spray glass cl[...]

Black plate (24,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/9/1 1 2-24 Keys, Doors, and Windows Power Windows { W ARNING Leaving children in a vehicle with the keys is dangerous for many reasons. Children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle [...]

Black plate (25,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/9/1 1 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-25 Window Lockout Power Folding Mirrors Shown, Other Models Similar This feature prevents the rear passenger windows from operating, except from the driver position. . Press o to activate the rear window locks. An indicator light will illumi[...]

Black plate (26,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/9/1 1 2-26 Keys, Doors, and Windows V ent: From the closed position, press the rear of switch (B) to vent the sunroof. Open/Close: T o open the sunroof, press and hold switch (A) until the sunroof reaches the desired position. Press and hold the front of switch (A) to close[...]

Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/9/1 1 Seats and Restraints 3-1 Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Front Seats Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Center Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Power Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . 3-4 Lum[...]

Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/9/1 1 3-2 Seats and Restraints Head Restraints { W ARNING With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly , there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/ spinal injury in a crash. Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are i[...]

Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/9/1 1 Seats and Restraints 3-3 Rear Seats The vehicle's second-row seats have head restraints in the outboard seating positions that cannot be adjusted. The vehicle's third-row seats, if equipped, have adjustable headrests in the outboard seating positions. The hei[...]

Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/9/1 1 3-4 Seats and Restraints Center Seat If equipped, the center front seatback doubles as an armrest and cupholder/storage area for the driver and passenger when the center front seat is not used. Do not use it as a seating position when the seatback is folded down. Power[...]

Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/9/1 1 Seats and Restraints 3-5 Lumbar Adjustment Manual Lumbar If equipped, increase or decrease manual lumbar support by turning the knob forward or rearward. Power Lumbar T o adjust the power lumbar support, if equipped: . On vehicles with two-way lumbar , press and hold t[...]

Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/9/1 1 3-6 Seats and Restraints Reclining Seatbacks { W ARNING Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the safety belts cannot do their job. The shoulder belt will not be against your body . Instead, it will be in f[...]

Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/9/1 1 Seats and Restraints 3-7 T o adjust a manual seatback: 1. Lift the lever . The seatback will automatically fold forward. 2. T o recline, move the seatback rearward to the desired position, then release the lever to lock the seatback in place. 3. Push and pull on the se[...]

Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/9/1 1 3-8 Seats and Restraints Memory Seats On vehicles with the memory feature, the controls on the driver door are used to program and recall memory settings for the driver seat, outside mirrors, and the adjustable throttle and brake pedals, if equipped. Storing Memory Pos[...]

Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/9/1 1 Seats and Restraints 3-9 This feature can be turned on or off using the vehicle personalization menu. See Vehicle Personalization (With DIC Buttons) on page 5 ‑ 47 . T o stop recall movement, press one of the power seat controls, memory buttons, or power mirror butto[...]

Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/9/1 1 3-10 Seats and Restraints Heated and V entilated Front Seats { W ARNING If you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin, the seat heater may cause burns even at low temperatures. T o reduce the risk of burns, people with such a condition should use care when[...]

Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/9/1 1 Seats and Restraints 3-1 1 Remote Start Heated Seats When it is cold outside, the heated seats may turn on automatically during a remote vehicle start. The heated seats will be canceled when the ignition is turned on. Press the desired button to use the heated seats a[...]

Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/9/1 1 3-12 Seats and Restraints Press the button once for the highest setting. With each press of the button, the heated seat changes to the next lower setting, and then the off setting. Indicator bars next to the symbol show the setting: three for high, two for medium, and[...]

Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/9/1 1 Seats and Restraints 3-13 Manual Fold and T umble Feature Folding and T umbling the Seat T o fold and tumble the seat: 1. Make sure that there is nothing under , in front of, or on the seat. Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause da[...]

Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/9/1 1 3-14 Seats and Restraints 3. Lift the lever again to release the rear of the seat from the floor . The seat will tumble forward. Folding and T umbling the Seat from the Third Row Seat { W ARNING Using the third row seating position while the second row is folded, or f[...]

Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/9/1 1 Seats and Restraints 3-15 Automatic Fold and T umble Feature The transmission must be in P (Park) for this feature to work. { W ARNING Automatically folding and tumbling the seat when someone is sitting in the seat, could cause injury to the person sitting there. Alwa[...]

Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/9/1 1 3-16 Seats and Restraints Returning the Seat to the Sitting Position T o return the seat to the sitting position from the tumbled position: 1. Pull the seat down until it latches to the floor . The seatback cannot be raised if the seat is not latched to the floor . { [...]

Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/9/1 1 Seats and Restraints 3-17 Returning the Seatback to the Upright Position T o return the seatback to the upright position: 1. Open the liftgate to access the controls for the seat. 2. Raise the seatback to the upright position. { W ARNING If either seatback is not lock[...]

Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/9/1 1 3-18 Seats and Restraints Returning the Third Row Seat from a T umbled Position T o return the seat to the normal seating position: 1. Open the liftgate to access the controls for the seat. 2. Make sure there is nothing that could become trapped under the seat. 3. Rel[...]

Black plate (19,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/9/1 1 Seats and Restraints 3-19 Installing the Third Row Seat T o install the seat: 1. Open the liftgate to access the rear of the vehicle. 2. Slide the front outboard seat wheels into the track on the floor and roll the seat forward. The front latches should lock into plac[...]

Black plate (20,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/9/1 1 3-20 Seats and Restraints Safety Belts This section of the manual describes how to use safety belts properly . It also describes some things not to do with safety belts. { W ARNING Do not let anyone ride where a safety belt cannot be worn properly . In a crash, if you[...]

Black plate (21,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/9/1 1 Seats and Restraints 3-21 When you wear a safety belt, you and the vehicle slow down together . There is more time to stop because you stop over a longer distance and, when worn properly , your strongest bones take the forces from the safety belts. That is why wearing[...]

Black plate (22,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/9/1 1 3-22 Seats and Restraints There are important things to know about wearing a safety belt properly . . Sit up straight and always keep your feet on the floor in front of you. . Always use the correct buckle for your seating position. . Wear the lap part of the belt low[...]

Black plate (23,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/9/1 1 Seats and Restraints 3-23 Use the following pictures to determine the latch plate style: Free-Falling Latch Plate Cinching Latch Plate The following instructions explain how to wear a lap-shoulder belt properly . 1. Adjust the seat, if the seat is adjustable, so you c[...]

Black plate (24,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/9/1 1 3-24 Seats and Restraints If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, for lap ‐ shoulder belts with cinching latch plates, tilt the latch plate and keep pulling the safety belt until it can be buckled. 3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. If [...]

Black plate (25,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/9/1 1 Seats and Restraints 3-25 T o unlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle. The belt should return to its stowed position. Before a door is closed, be sure the safety belt is out of the way . If a door is slammed against a safety belt, damage can occur to both the [...]

Black plate (26,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/9/1 1 3-26 Seats and Restraints Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides This vehicle may have rear shoulder belt comfort guides. If not, they are available through your dealer. The guides may provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and f[...]

Black plate (27,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/9/1 1 Seats and Restraints 3-27 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top. { W ARNING A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing th[...]

Black plate (28,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/9/1 1 3-28 Seats and Restraints Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they do not wear safety belts. A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, an[...]

Black plate (29,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/9/1 1 Seats and Restraints 3-29 T o make the belt shorter , pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 3 ‑ 29 . Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuck[...]

Black plate (30,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/9/1 1 3-30 Seats and Restraints Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash { W ARNING A crash can damage the safety belt system in the vehicle. A damaged safety belt system may not properly protect the person using it, resulting in serious injury or even death in a cr[...]

Black plate (31,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/9/1 1 Seats and Restraints 3-31 All of the airbags in the vehicle will have the word AIRBAG embossed in the trim or on an attached label near the deployment opening. For frontal airbags, the word AIRBAG will appear on the middle part of the steering wheel for the driver and[...]

Black plate (32,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/9/1 1 3-32 Seats and Restraints { W ARNING Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants. [...]

Black plate (33,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/9/1 1 Seats and Restraints 3-33 The right front passenger frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger's side. Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar If the vehicle has seat ‐ mounted side impact airbags for the driver and right front passenger , the[...]

Black plate (34,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/9/1 1 3-34 Seats and Restraints Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar If the vehicle has a third row passenger seat, the roof-rail airbags are located in the ceiling above the rear windows for the outboard passenger positions in the third row . { W ARNING If something i[...]

Black plate (35,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/9/1 1 Seats and Restraints 3-35 When Should an Airbag Inflate? Frontal airbags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal crashes to help reduce the potential for severe injuries mainly to the driver's or right front passenger's head and[...]

Black plate (36,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/9/1 1 3-36 Seats and Restraints The seat position sensor provides information that is used to determine if the airbags should deploy at a reduced level or at full deployment. The vehicle may or may not have seat ‐ mounted side impact airbags. The vehicle has roof-rail air[...]

Black plate (37,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/9/1 1 Seats and Restraints 3-37 How Does an Airbag Restrain? In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. In moderate to severe side collisions, even belted occupants can contact the [...]

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Black plate (30,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/9/1 1 9-30 Driving and Operating Active Fuel Management ® V ehicles with V8 engines may have Active Fuel Management ™ . This system allows the engine to operate on either all or half of its cylinders, depending on the driving conditions. When less power is required, such[...]

Black plate (31,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/9/1 1 Driving and Operating 9-31 Running the V ehicle While Parked It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know . { W ARNING Idling a vehicle in an enclosed area with poor ventilation is dangerous. Engine exhaust ma[...]

Black plate (32,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/9/1 1 9-32 Driving and Operating Automatic T ransmission If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information. If the vehicle is has an automatic transmission, it has an electronic shift position indicator within the instrument panel cluster . This dis[...]

Black plate (33,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/9/1 1 Driving and Operating 9-33 { W ARNING If the vehicle has a four-wheel drive transfer case with a N (Neutral) position, and the transfer case is in N (Neutral), the vehicle will be free to roll — even if the shift lever is in P (Park). Be sure the transfer case is in[...]

Black plate (34,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/9/1 1 9-34 Driving and Operating D (Drive) can be used when towing a trailer , carrying a heavy load, driving on steep hills, or for off-road driving. Y ou might want to shift the transmission to a lower gear selection if the transmission shifts too often. Downshifting the [...]